The HEROES, the HITS, the HUMOR, the HISTORY!

Friday, May 1st, 2026 at 7:30 pm

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Skip Griparis is a virtuoso singer, guitarist, impressionist, comedian and member of the Illinois Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The Heroes of Rock! takes you on an incredibly fun trip through the Heroes, Hits, Humor, and History of the greatest Rock decades.

During Skip’s tour de force show, you’d swear you were listening to Buddy Holly, Ray Charles, Elvis, The Beach Boys, or The Beatles. Part comedy show, part rock concert, part time capsule, The Heroes of Rock! is a critically-acclaimed performance you won't want to miss.

-Reviews for The Heroes of Rock!-

“SKIP BLEW THE ROOF OFF THE PLACE! Rodney Dangerfield, Comic Legend

“UNIQUE COMEDY/MUSIC/THEATER BREW…A CAN’T MISS SHOW…REMARKABLE… SPECTACULARLY  AMUSING” Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune

“THE WIDEST VOCAL RANGE I’VE EVER HEARD”  Judy Roberts, Leading Jazz Singer/Pianist

"BEST COMEDIAN" Nomination, 2014, Chicago Music Awards

“A GIFTED SINGER AND GREAT PICKER” Josh Dunson, Chicago Magazine

“ZIZZLES WITH ELECTRICITY...ZIP’S WITH ENERGY” Sherrie Miller, Chicago Life